Article Gold Open Access 2013

Current trends in technical and vocational education research: A meta-analysis

Asian Social Science
Journal · Vol. 9 · Issue 13 · pp. 243-251
Abstract

The rapid development of world economy led to the development of physical and human capital. This development is supported through the provision of skilled human resources impetus towards the enhancement of social economic status of a country. This encourages academics conducting more research in the field of Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) to help improve the development and the formation of skilled workers. Current trends in research conducted around the world to the field of TVE can be used for smart partnerships between academics and policy shapers of TVE in the country. To achieve the goal, this article will discuss the current trends of research conducted through literature review. The survey, carried out will involve the use of meta-analysis using a variety of relevant peer reviewed professional journals. The findings show that current trends in the study of selected journal focused on three main areas of apprenticeship, measurement and evaluation and the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the TVE.

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Apprenticeship ICT Measurement and evaluation

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National Malaysia University, Bangi Selangor, Malaysia
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